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NOTE If you're sharing a serial port that you use for another device, make sure AppleTalk is turned off. Your Macintosh may not recognize the camera if AppleTalk is on. If you have problems connecting to the printer port, try connecting to the modem port instead. 4 Open the connector cover on the side of the camera. Carefully insert the connector on the other end of the cable into the camera's serial interface port. connector lock button NOTE To disconnect the cable from the camera, squeeze and hold the connector lock button on the side of the connector while you pull the cable out. 5 Turn on the camera and turn the camera dial to , then turn on your Macintosh system. On a PowerPC or PowerMac G3, you may be able to transfer your pictures at the rate of 230.4KB per second. If your camera software doesn't set this speed automatically, you can set it manually. See your Macintosh documentation for instructions. Connecting the Camera with the USB Cable You can connect the camera to your USB-enabled Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Macintosh system using the USB cable that came with your camera. Installing Software and Connecting 9-8

Section	Page
Front Matter	1
Camera Parts	2
Important Notice - Disclaimer of Warranty	4
Copyright Notice	4
Trademarks	4
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials	4
Contents	5
Introduction	10
PhotoPC3000Z Features	11
Software	12
Optional Accessories	13
Using Your Documentation	13
Safety Instructions	14
Using Your Camera and Taking Pictures	16
Chap 1-Setting Up Your Camera	17
Unpacking Your PhotoPC3000Z	17
Using Rechargeable NiMH Batteries	18
Charging Batteries	18
Installing Batteries	20
Battery Options	21
Attaching the Neck Strap	22
Attaching the Lens Cap	23
Using the Camera Case	24
Choosing Your User Mode	25
Setting the Date and Time	26
Formatting Your CompactFlash Memory Card	27
Removing a CompactFlash Memory Card	28
Installing a CompactFlash Memory Card	29
Adjusting the Viewfinder Focus	30
Chap 2-Taking Pictures	31
Using the Camera Dial	31
Reading the Status Display Panel	32
Checking the Battery	32
Checking the Picture Counter	33
Checking Other Status Information	33
Taking Pictures With the Viewfinder	34
Taking Pictures With the LCD Screen	36
Setting Image Quality	39
Standard JPEG	39
Fine JPEG	40
Super Fine JPEG	40
HyPict JPEG	40
Uncompressed Tiff	40
Using the Flash	41
Auto	42
Forced Flash	42
Flash Off	42
Red-eye Reduction	42
Slow Synchronized Flash	42
Taking Pictures With the Timer	43
Selecting Color or Black and White Mode	44
Using Programmed Subject Settings	45
Enabling the Confirmation Screen	46
Adding Sound to Pictures	47
Using Quick Playback and Delete	48
Chap 3-Capturing Video Clips and Special Shots	50
Recording Video Clips	50
Continuous Shooting	51
Continuous Shooting Using the Timer	53
Interval Shooting	54
Chap 4-Framing, Focusing, and Zooming	56
Taking Digital Zoom Pictures	56
Taking Panoramic Pictures	58
Taking Close-Ups With Macro Mode	59
Adjusting the Focus	60
Chap 5-Adjusting Exposure and Color Settings	62
Adjusting Exposure	62
Changing the Automatic Exposure Value	63
Setting Shutter Speed and Aperture	64
Using Aperture Priority Settings	65
Adjusting the Sensitivity Setting	66
Adjusting the White Balance Setting	67
Setting the Custom White Balance	69
Changing the Metering Method	70
Fixing Condition Settings	71
Enabling Fixed Settings	71
Capturing Shots With Fixed Settings	72
Exposure and Color Tips	73
Chap 6-Playing Back Photos	75
Playing Back Pictures One by One	76
Playing Back Multiple Pictures	76
Deleting Pictures	77
Deleting the Currently Displayed Picture	77
Deleting All Pictures	78
Deleting Selected Pictures	78
Locking and Unlocking Pictures	79
Adding Audio Recordings	80
Playing Back Audio Recordings	81
Deleting Audio Recordings	82
Magnifying a Picture	82
Playing Back Video Clips	83
Deleting a Video Clip	85
Viewing Picture Information	86
Playing Your Pictures as a Slide Show	86
Playing Sounds With Your Slide Show	88
Excluding Pictures From a Slide Show	88
Rotating Pictures in a Slide Show	89
Chap 7-Adjusting Camera Settings	91
Setting the Auto Power Off Time	91
Turning the Camera Alert Sounds On or Off	92
Adjusting the LCD Brightness	93
Setting the Camera Volume	93
Setting the Time and Date	94
Setting the Language	95
Chap 8-Creating DPOF Files for Processing	96
Introduction to the DPOF Standard	96
Making the DPOF File	97
Confirming and Changing the DPOFFile	100
Deleting the DPOF File	101
Reading Error Messages	101
Using Your Camera With Your Computer or Video Device	103
Chap 9-Installing Software and Connecting	104
Installing Your Software	104
Installing for Windows	105
Installing on a Macintosh	107
Reading Your Image Expert User’s Guide	108
Connecting the Camera	109
Connecting to a Windows PC	109
Connecting to a Macintosh	110
Connecting the Camera with the USB Cable	111
Chap 10-Getting Photos Into Your Computer	114
Transferring Photos, Sound Files, and Video Clips	114
Saving Files in Albums With Image Expert	115
Downloading Files Automatically With Auto Downloader	119
Getting Images Into TWAIN-Compliant Applications	122
Getting Images That You Can Import	123
What To Do If the Camera Is Not Responding	126
Configuring Camera Events	127
Configuring Camera Events in Windows	128
Configuring Camera Events in Macintosh	129
Chap 11-Getting Photos Into Documents	130
Importing Images Into Documents	131
Getting Images With Copy and Paste	133
Using Drag and Drop From an Album (Windows Only)	134
Getting Images With the Camio Viewer (Windows)	135
Dragging and Dropping a Picture Into a Document	136
Transferring Images Before Placing Them	137
Chap 12-Printing Your Photos	138
Opening Photos in the Camera’s Memory Card	139
Opening Photos Saved on the Computer	140
Printing Photos	141
Chap 13-Operating the Camera from Your Computer	144
Taking Pictures From Your Computer With Image Expert	144
Using the Self Timer	146
Taking Pictures With EPSON Photo!3	147
Adjusting Camera Settings From Your Computer	148
Changing Settings With Image Expert	148
Changing Settings With EPSON Photo!3	150
Chap 14-Presenting Your Photos	152
Uploading Images to the Camera	152
Converting Files on a Windows PC	153
Converting Files on a Macintosh	155
Uploading Converted Files	157
Converting Presentations	158
Capturing Windows Screens	158
Capturing Macintosh Screens	160
Connecting the Camera to a Video Device	161
Setting the Broadcast Signal System	163
Troubleshooting and Reference	164
Appendix A-Maintenance and Troubleshooting	165
Caring for the Camera and Battery Charger	165
Handling the Camera	165
Cleaning the Camera and Battery Charger	166
Storing the Camera	166
Solving Camera Problems	167
Solving Connection and Software Problems	172
Solving Picture Problems	177
Where To Get Help	181
EPSON Accessories	182
Software Support	182
Software Licensing	182
Appendix B-Optional Accessories	183
Using the Optional AC Adapter	184
Using a Tripod	186
Attaching an Optional Converter Lens or Filter	186
Attaching an Optional Flash	187
Using a PCMCIA Adapter	189
Installing the PCMCIA Adapter	189
Transferring Photos With the Adapter	190
Image Authentication System	190
Appendix C-Specifications	191
Camera	191
Physical Dimensions	191
Power	191
Technical	192
Environmental	193
Safety	193
Photographic	193
Photo Processing Time and File Size (approximate)	194
NiMH Battery Charger	195
Physical Dimensions	195
Technical	195
NiMH Batteries	195
Optional Universal AC Adapter	195
Physical Dimensions	195
Technical	195
CompactFlash Memory Card	196
Storage Capacity	196
Physical Dimensions	196
Minimum System Requirements	196
Windows Systems	196
Macintosh Systems	197
Appendix D-Regulatory Information and Warranty	198
Declaration of Conformity	199
FCC Compliance Statement	200
Warranty	201